Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Naval Systems Strategy
QinetiQ Limited
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Job summary
QinetiQ Limited is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in Todmorden to influence future Royal Navy capability, shaping strategy and leading complex System of Systems programmes. You will work with MOD and Navy stakeholders, driving technical delivery and long-term defence solutions.
The role requires extensive defence engineering experience, Chartered Engineer status, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with site attendance at Portsmouth Technology Park as part of
Qualifications
- Extensive Systems Engineering experience within Defence, Maritime or National Security environments.
- Proven leadership of large-scale System of Systems or enterprise integration programmes.
- Strong understanding of defence capability development and acquisition processes.
Responsibilities
- Leading System of Systems engineering activities across Hybrid Navy programmes.
- Providing strategic technical leadership to MOD and Royal Navy customers.
- Shaping future capability concepts and long-term defence solutions.
- Leading major technical bids, business development and customer engagement activities.
- Managing technical risk and assurance across complex programmes.
- Developing and mentoring high-performing systems engineering teams.
Skills
Education
Job description
QinetiQ Limited is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in Todmorden to influence future Royal Navy capability, shaping strategy and leading complex System of Systems programmes. You will work with MOD and Navy stakeholders, driving technical delivery and long-term defence solutions.
The role requires extensive defence engineering experience, Chartered Engineer status, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with site attendance at Portsmouth Technology Park as part of
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